Last Sold Price
3 beds696 sqft$86/sqft
878 W Harrison Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Description

Move in ready near north location home close to Decatur Memorial Hospital and close to all north wonderful places for shopping and eating :) The owners have lived in the home for 60+ years and have always taken the best care of it, so it is in great good condition. The bathroom is new/ updated and gorgeous, and all bedroom closets are large. The hard wood flooring is in great shape, and the carpet in the living room is only covering also positive hardwood flooring. The back yard is large and positive...Move in ready near north location home close to Decatur Memorial Hospital and close to all north wonderful places for shopping and eating :) The owners have lived in the home for 60+ years and have always taken the best care of it, so it is in great good condition. The bathroom is new/ updated and gorgeous, and all bedroom closets are large. The hard wood flooring is in great shape, and the carpet in the living room is only covering also positive hardwood flooring. The back yard is large and positive including a storage unit. The attached 1.5 car garage is in good condition with a large ceiling allowing car parking plus great storage area. The roof is newer, approximately 9 years old. Great house to check out :)
LISTING CLOSED: 02/13/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lisa Campbell • Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors
    P: (217) 520-9583 C: (217) 520-9583 lisacampbell@lylecampbell.com

Property Details for 878 West Harrison Avenue

Status
MLS #
6256388
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$242 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$65,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

Decatur, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 878 West Harrison Avenue

Stories1Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

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Property Information for 878 West Harrison Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Monroe Street North of Eldorado to West on West Harrison Ave. The house is on the North side of the street.
  • Latitude: 39.86381
  • Longitude: -88.96856
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-03-352-008
  • Tax Annual Amount: $242.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16117.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 696.0
  • Building Area Total: 696.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 10.0x9.0
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 9.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 13.0x12.0
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 12.0x11.0
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 12.0x12.0
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 18.0x10.0
  • Length: 18.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 878 West Harrison Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 13, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256388

$60,000
Dec 19, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925884548

$61,000
Dec 16, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256388

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/13/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256388

$60,000
12/19/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925884548

$61,000
12/16/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6256388

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 878 West Harrison Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$604Additions$13,438Total$14,042
Tax Record2025$284 ($24 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt696 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt696 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-03-352-008

Schools near 878 West Harrison Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Parsons Accelerated School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Garfield Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 878 West Harrison Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
$60,000
3
696
16,117
$35,000
1
1,138
20,909
$30,000
3
1,084
30,928
3
2,208
6,360
1
762
4,800
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